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EU says record companies force iTunes access limit

Started by Retired Tech , Apr 03 2007 10:35 AM

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Posted 03 April 2007 - 10:35 AM

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Major record companies are forcing Apple to curtail access to iTunes online stores across borders, leading to higher prices and less choice, the European Commission said on Tuesday.

The EU executive sent formal charges to Apple and the major record companies last week because consumers can only buy iTunes in their own countries and cannot shop around for cheaper prices and a broader catalogue in other states.

"Our current view is that this is an arrangement which is imposed on Apple by the major record companies and we do not see a justification for it," Commission spokesman Jonathan Todd told reporters.

http://uk.news.yahoo...eu-b86c26b.html